Actually, SOME logic should live in the DB and SOME should live in the app. Otherwise, bypassing the app would make it too easy to create data that violates the business cases. I won't say it all should live in one layer or the other because some logic just works better at different layers. If you are just using a database as a data storage mechanism, you might as well be using a mainframe and ISAM files. Take advantage of the power provided to you.
This isn't a problem of type safety. The types are actually still as safe as they were ever considered. This is a problem of IMPLICIT dataconversion. The NLS settings affect how dates and numbers are converted to strings if you don't specify the formatting. I always EXPLICITLY convert my values to a known format (when I convert to/from string).
string_var:= 'blah blah blah' || num_var; --or even just to_char( num_var ) vs string_var:= 'blah blah blah' || to_char( num_var, '9999d99' );
I've always contended that using explicit conversion was bad and it should be removed from languages. It great for convenience, but it masks too many problems that you could overlook (like when an index isn't being used but seems like it should be). But like ShieldW0lf says, dynamic SQL (while having a place) is best avoided.....especially when exposed to the untrusted world.
I'm sure there's enough roof surface area that can be reused for this purpose that we can get to 1/3 to 1/2 of that figure fairly easily.....and I'd gladly put something on my roof if it would offset my fuel costs. (And yes, I've strongly considered going solar for a while now).
Just like products that use artificial sweeteners can still be called "all natural"? It started as something in nature at some point in the process.......and after several chemical reations later, it turned into an artificial sweetener.
Actually, I don't think they care whether you like the movie or not.....I think the point is to maximize the movies out to subscribers and minimize the movies stored in a warehouse. If I have 1,000 movies in inventory and only 100 are "active", I have 900 movies taking up space. I also have customers who are waiting on one of the 100 movies to become available so they can watch it. If I recommend to you one of the 900, you get to watch a movie while waiting for one of the 100 popular titles which means you aren't sitting there complaining about how long it takes to get a movie from Netflix. Of course, if you like the obscure movie that was recommended, you'll be more likely to take a chance on the next obscure movie that gets recommended, thus my 900 movies are in circulation keeping people from hating my service and coincidentally not taking up space in my warehouse.
Pretty much. I read Slashdot for the commentary (filtered - who needs Trolls), not the articles.....even when the posts are offtopic (like this thread), they still can be insightful and interesting. If it's a slow news day or I don't want to do any work, Digg gets a little more action....but that's because they post anything.
I don't think it will push it out any.....this is one less system that the designers / coders need to account for.....eventually, technology will catch up with DNF and we can simply click a "do it" button and have DNF be released.
'You also agree that any domain name directory, sub-directory, file name or path (e.g.) that does not resolve to an active web page on your Web site being hosted by Network Solutions, may be used by Network Solutions to place a "parking" page, "under construction" page, or other temporary page that may include promotions and advertisements for, and links to, Network Solutions' Web site (emphasis mine)
So, does that mean that if you register a domain through Network Solutions but have it hosted somewhere else (even your own hardware), they can usurp control over the domain and put this crap out there?
Why can't they just license the patent from Boeing so that they don't have to abandon the satellite? They've already spent a good deal of money designing, testing, and launching this thing. How much more could it cost to ask Boeing for permission to fix the orbit? Unless they had insurance for this case and they have already submitted the claim......
Not everything in corporate America is patented. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trade_secret). Patents give you legal protection of your invention for a set period of years. Trade secrets give you benefit for as long as you can keep it a secret. The formula for Coke has been kept under wraps for many years not because it isn't patentable, but because once the patent "runs out" anyone could make it.
So, the formula he uses to cure jaundice is a trade secret. Of course, the implication is that it is not covered by the FDA which could lead to other complications for this guy. I would think that he would be better off with a patent licensed to a big drug company. They'd do the work to get it approved by the FDA and take the hit of any lawsuits and he'd get some cash for his family. If the license was worked right, he'd be able to continue to use it. But I am not a lawyer.
If the waves reach the ear drum and are interpreted, would they become sound? Sound is vibration through a medium that is perceived by something. If I make waves in a jump rope at the right frequency, I'm pretty sure I can hear it. Just because the device (human ear) isn't sensitive enough to detect it doesn't mean it isn't sound.
Oh, I don't disagree, but the question was, what features do you want in one of the really cheap computers.......I want basically a (touch) screen with a pull-out keyboard and an OS that is focused on media.
If I were in the market for one of these things, I would want something more like the HTC Shift than the mini-laptops. I want the tablet form factor with a slide out keyboard. I don't need internal optical drives, but an external option would be nice (USB). I want lots of memory so that things run fast. I don't need much CPU because I would really only be using it for "surfing" not real work....that's when I'd boot up the real laptop. All sorts of connectivity (Wi-fi, Bluetooth, and some sort of Cellular) and a built in TV tuner (with PVR software). I would want solid-state disk to improve battery life and a memory card reader (SD at least). Basically, I'd use it to surf the web and maybe send quick notes. I'd play media (movies, music, etc.).
It would be for entertainment purposes.....so, surfing the web, watching movies (ripped to storage), playing music, watching TV. Real work requires a real laptop.
I don't have to go near your bookshelf with a magnet to destroy it (unless it's on your Kindle), but I can go by your bookshelf with a flamethrower and be just as effective in making it just a little less tangible.
While I don't agree that something that can be replicated "out of nothing" with no loss to the original should ever be considered tangible (living beings are not created "from nothing" because food is consumed and converted into cells), but pointing out that there are some holes in your argument.
E-mail and SMS are one to many if you know who they are. From what I understand (not really a Twitter user, though), with Twitter, it's a subscription thing, I publish and whoever wants it gets it. With IRC, it's a "you have to be there at the right time" thing.
So, I can broadcast a message to anyone who is subscribed to receive it. They don't have to be "in the channel" at just the right moment to receive it, they receive it. I don't even have to know how to contact them.....they subscribed in whatever manner they wanted in order to receive the message.
Most stores won't accept a return of opened software unless it's defective but they will accept a return of unopened software......return it as defective, don't open it, then come back to the store at a different time and return the now unopened package for full refund (or at worst, store credit). Problem sovled.
If you are in a no-fault state, then your insurance covers your damage and the other driver's insurance covers their damage........which is probably the type of coverage scheme you'd have to go to in order for this to work.
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Actually, SOME logic should live in the DB and SOME should live in the app. Otherwise, bypassing the app would make it too easy to create data that violates the business cases. I won't say it all should live in one layer or the other because some logic just works better at different layers. If you are just using a database as a data storage mechanism, you might as well be using a mainframe and ISAM files. Take advantage of the power provided to you.
Layne
This isn't a problem of type safety. The types are actually still as safe as they were ever considered. This is a problem of IMPLICIT dataconversion. The NLS settings affect how dates and numbers are converted to strings if you don't specify the formatting. I always EXPLICITLY convert my values to a known format (when I convert to/from string).
:= 'blah blah blah' || num_var; --or even just to_char( num_var ) := 'blah blah blah' || to_char( num_var, '9999d99' );
string_var
vs
string_var
I've always contended that using explicit conversion was bad and it should be removed from languages. It great for convenience, but it masks too many problems that you could overlook (like when an index isn't being used but seems like it should be). But like ShieldW0lf says, dynamic SQL (while having a place) is best avoided.....especially when exposed to the untrusted world.
Layne
I'm sure there's enough roof surface area that can be reused for this purpose that we can get to 1/3 to 1/2 of that figure fairly easily.....and I'd gladly put something on my roof if it would offset my fuel costs. (And yes, I've strongly considered going solar for a while now).
Layne
Just like products that use artificial sweeteners can still be called "all natural"? It started as something in nature at some point in the process.......and after several chemical reations later, it turned into an artificial sweetener.
Layne
It can't be the best analogy of the day.......there were no cars mentioned in it.
Layne
Actually, I don't think they care whether you like the movie or not.....I think the point is to maximize the movies out to subscribers and minimize the movies stored in a warehouse. If I have 1,000 movies in inventory and only 100 are "active", I have 900 movies taking up space. I also have customers who are waiting on one of the 100 movies to become available so they can watch it. If I recommend to you one of the 900, you get to watch a movie while waiting for one of the 100 popular titles which means you aren't sitting there complaining about how long it takes to get a movie from Netflix. Of course, if you like the obscure movie that was recommended, you'll be more likely to take a chance on the next obscure movie that gets recommended, thus my 900 movies are in circulation keeping people from hating my service and coincidentally not taking up space in my warehouse.
Layne
Pretty much. I read Slashdot for the commentary (filtered - who needs Trolls), not the articles.....even when the posts are offtopic (like this thread), they still can be insightful and interesting. If it's a slow news day or I don't want to do any work, Digg gets a little more action....but that's because they post anything.
Layne
I'd rather but two and still save money.......
If the price is $20 vs $100, I can make money on the $80 until I need to replace my cable....which I can do up to 5 times....and still come out ahead.
Layne
Re: a lot of radiation
So, you're saying it's a biosphere of roaches, then....?
Layne
I don't think it will push it out any.....this is one less system that the designers / coders need to account for.....eventually, technology will catch up with DNF and we can simply click a "do it" button and have DNF be released.
Layne
So, does that mean that if you register a domain through Network Solutions but have it hosted somewhere else (even your own hardware), they can usurp control over the domain and put this crap out there?
Layne
Why can't they just license the patent from Boeing so that they don't have to abandon the satellite? They've already spent a good deal of money designing, testing, and launching this thing. How much more could it cost to ask Boeing for permission to fix the orbit? Unless they had insurance for this case and they have already submitted the claim......
Layne
Not everything in corporate America is patented. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trade_secret). Patents give you legal protection of your invention for a set period of years. Trade secrets give you benefit for as long as you can keep it a secret. The formula for Coke has been kept under wraps for many years not because it isn't patentable, but because once the patent "runs out" anyone could make it.
So, the formula he uses to cure jaundice is a trade secret. Of course, the implication is that it is not covered by the FDA which could lead to other complications for this guy. I would think that he would be better off with a patent licensed to a big drug company. They'd do the work to get it approved by the FDA and take the hit of any lawsuits and he'd get some cash for his family. If the license was worked right, he'd be able to continue to use it. But I am not a lawyer.
Layne
If the waves reach the ear drum and are interpreted, would they become sound? Sound is vibration through a medium that is perceived by something. If I make waves in a jump rope at the right frequency, I'm pretty sure I can hear it. Just because the device (human ear) isn't sensitive enough to detect it doesn't mean it isn't sound.
Layne
And apparently (from the summary, because who reads the articles), it's 5,000 Hz which is within the range of human hearing.
Anyone want to try an experiment? This page - http://www.learner.org/jnorth/tm/spring/PicturingSound.html has an audio file of a 5,000 Hz signal. See if you either explode like these rocket or crap your pants.
http://www.learner.org/jnorth/sounds/Tone5000Hz.wav
Layne
Old news...... http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=02/04/15/2324253&mode=thread&tid=155
But then, this is slashdot, so it's to be expected.
And this: http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn2178-boy-takes-swing-at-us-patents.html
And plenty more.
Layne
Oh, I don't disagree, but the question was, what features do you want in one of the really cheap computers.......I want basically a (touch) screen with a pull-out keyboard and an OS that is focused on media.
Layne
If I were in the market for one of these things, I would want something more like the HTC Shift than the mini-laptops. I want the tablet form factor with a slide out keyboard. I don't need internal optical drives, but an external option would be nice (USB). I want lots of memory so that things run fast. I don't need much CPU because I would really only be using it for "surfing" not real work....that's when I'd boot up the real laptop. All sorts of connectivity (Wi-fi, Bluetooth, and some sort of Cellular) and a built in TV tuner (with PVR software). I would want solid-state disk to improve battery life and a memory card reader (SD at least). Basically, I'd use it to surf the web and maybe send quick notes. I'd play media (movies, music, etc.).
It would be for entertainment purposes.....so, surfing the web, watching movies (ripped to storage), playing music, watching TV. Real work requires a real laptop.
Layne
I don't have to go near your bookshelf with a magnet to destroy it (unless it's on your Kindle), but I can go by your bookshelf with a flamethrower and be just as effective in making it just a little less tangible.
While I don't agree that something that can be replicated "out of nothing" with no loss to the original should ever be considered tangible (living beings are not created "from nothing" because food is consumed and converted into cells), but pointing out that there are some holes in your argument.
Layne
Look for them on Woot during the next Woot-off.
Layne
E-mail and SMS are one to many if you know who they are. From what I understand (not really a Twitter user, though), with Twitter, it's a subscription thing, I publish and whoever wants it gets it. With IRC, it's a "you have to be there at the right time" thing.
So, I can broadcast a message to anyone who is subscribed to receive it. They don't have to be "in the channel" at just the right moment to receive it, they receive it. I don't even have to know how to contact them.....they subscribed in whatever manner they wanted in order to receive the message.
Layne
Unless it's a foot race.
Layne
Dan Quayle thought so first.
Most stores won't accept a return of opened software unless it's defective but they will accept a return of unopened software......return it as defective, don't open it, then come back to the store at a different time and return the now unopened package for full refund (or at worst, store credit). Problem sovled.
Layne
If you are in a no-fault state, then your insurance covers your damage and the other driver's insurance covers their damage........which is probably the type of coverage scheme you'd have to go to in order for this to work.
Layne